• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
• Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwiththe bladesoff.
• Do not mow in reverseunlessabso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and
behind beforeandwhile backing.
• Nevercarry children.Theymayfall off
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
• Beforeandwhen backing,look behind
and downfor small children.
• Mowup and downslopes (15° Max), not
across.
• Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
• Watchfor holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven
terrain couldoverturnthe machine.Tall
grass can hideobstacles.
• Use slowspeed.Choosea low gear
so that you will nothaveto stopor shift
while on the slope.
• Avoidstarting or stopping ona slope. If
tires lose traction,disengagethe blades
and proceedslowlystraightdownthe
slope.
• If machinestopswhile going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverseand
backdown slowly.
• Do not turn on slopesunlessnecessary,
and then, turn slowlyand gradually
downhill,if possible.
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